American officials are expressing skepticism that a last-minute diplomatic effort in the Middle East will lead to a ceasefire before the upcoming Tuesday election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly biding his time to see the outcome of the US presidential election before committing to any significant actions.
The belief that Netanyahu is strategically waiting out the US election season has been a prevailing sentiment within the Biden administration. This sentiment is reinforced as key diplomats engage in discussions in the region to explore possibilities of ending the ongoing violence.
